Head of Threat & Response

Marcus Donald are currently looking for Head of Threat & Response to join our client in the Telecommunications Industry.

They are looking for someone who can come in and hit the ground running, leading by example and being the person to look up to. You will be coming in and taking over a fully functioning security team full of established Threat & Response Specialists (4 Security Analyst‘s and 1 Senior Security Analyst).
The successful candidates will be leading incidents, be influential member of the team, and have the technical understanding to be able to influence the security operations for the business.

*Required in the London or Hampshire office 1 day a month*

This role is not only a brilliant opportunity for growth, but it also comes with some very flattering benefits including:

• Up to 10% bonus
• Private health care
• Dental Insurance
• Like Assurance
• And more…

Head of Threat & Response – Technical Responsibilities:

• Have past managerial experience.
• The ability to individually respond to incidents and lead by example.
• Ability to communicate security efficiently throughout the organisation.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues.
• In-depth Malware, Phishing, and Threat analysis
• Working with SIEM tools such as AlienVault & Splunk – Triaging and defining the appropriate response to incidents
• Vulnerability Management experience, using Nessus and Tenable Security Center
• Strong Networking experience
• Good Architecture & Design

Head of Threat & Response – Non-Technical Responsibilities:

• Present Ideas (With how it would help the business as well)
• Self-sufficient
• Work well both individually and in a team
• Ability to influence and lead
• Be someone who others can look up to
• Have a real interest in Security and Tech as a whole

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for that step up, or someone who is already at a similar seniority in their current role who can transfer those responsibilities over to a new environment.

If this role is of interest, please do not hesitate to reach out, it’s an amazing opportunity and who knows, it could be your next move… Feel free to drop me an email and drop your CV to bjames@marcusdonald.com.